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L.C. Van Houten
There's Something about a Train....

There's Something about a Train....

I met my life partner because of my love of railroad history, hobo music and Ani DiFranco. I remember the first time I saw Utah Phillips perform live at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, California in the late 90s. It wasn't long after his collaboration with Ani DiFranco had come out (The Past Didn't Go Anywhere) and it was on repeat on our house. I wept through most of the performance, just happy to be near him. I was studying the labor movement and drinking up hobo stories and dust bowl lore of the 1930s and using my college radio show...

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L.C. Van Houten
Peacock - ancient symbol of eternity

Peacock - ancient symbol of eternity

17th century archeological explorations, especially the 1748 rediscovery of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which had been buried in ash by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Ancient motifs that stretched back hundreds if not thousands of years became popular in architecture and fashion across the continent and beyond. The peacock design is part of this history, seen in ancient Roman wall paintings and mosaics as the sacred animal of the Goddess Juno (Greek Hera). The ancients believed that since the peacock replaced it's feathers every year that it was a perfect symbol of eternity. In...

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How to find the right necklace length for layering

How to find the right necklace length for layering

Find the perfect necklace length and layering combinations with our length chart. Keep in mind that depending on your frame and size and bust, lengths will fall slightly differently on your body. Feel free to reach out to us if you would like guidance about choosing layering lengths that will work for you. Use our necklace extenders to add versatility to your existing chains.    Shop our Necklace Collection Sign up for our Collectors List

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L.C. Van Houten
New Stockist: The Potting Shed in Fairfax

New Stockist: The Potting Shed in Fairfax

We're thrilled to announce a new stockist in our home town!! You can now find our work at the Potting Shed in Fairfax, California.  Visit the Potting Shed: 55A Bolinas Ave., Fairfax CA • 415-455-9459  

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